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Training

A variety of training opportunities are available to students, faculty, and staff members at UNT. The links above will take you to the various Websites associated with computer training at UNT. Up-to-date training information can always be found in the monthly "Training" column published in Benchmarks Online. Descriptions of these areas and types of training available follow:

Special classes can always be arranged with the RSS staff. Also, you can always contact the RSS staff for one-on-one consultation. Please read the FAQ before requesting an appointment though.

The Learning Center also offers statistical workshops, in a classroom setting and online. Other resources, especially for graduate students, are also available.

Online Learning

Microsoft E-Learning

As part of an offering from Microsoft, you are eligible to access E-Learning courses online at Microsoft.com. These courses are meant to help you keep up-to-date with the latest major software releases.

Please note that some product and language versions may not be available at the time you activate your courses. For up-to-date information on the availability of E-Learning courses, please visit http://microsoft.com/licensing.

2. Input your multiuse access code: Contact your Network Manager for the code (The code is case-sensitive. Be sure to include the dashes and do not enter any spaces.)3. You are prompted to sign in using a valid Windows Live™ ID. (This is the user name and password you use to access the site each time you log on.) If you already have a profile on microsoft.com, use that Windows Live ID. 4. You will receive an e-mail confirming your registration. 5. From the confirmation e-mail, click the link to complete the e-mail confirmation and activate your courses. 6. You are prompted to sign in using a valid Windows Live ID, once again. 7. A confirmation page appears indicating that the access code has been accepted (or you may receive an error message if the code was not accepted). 8. Click the My Learning link to see list of available courses. 9. Click a course title to launch the offering. You have 12 months from the time of launch to finish that course.

Follow the instructions below to access E-learning until you arrive on the "UNT System authenticated service Page."

To access your course at any time, please follow these steps:

1. Go to: https://onlinelearning.microsoft.com/. 2. Click the "Sign In" button in the upper right corner of the page. 3. Sign in to Windows Live using your Windows Live ID and password. 4. Click the My Learning Catalog link on the left side of the page under Customer Login. 5. Begin your E-Learning course.

We trust you will enjoy this benefit and look forward to your participation. Please note that the access code we have received from Microsoft can accommodate a limited number of users from our organization. Do not share the code with unauthorized users. This is not permitted under our license agreement with Microsoft.

Central Web Support

Central Web Support provides "web hosting and support to appropriate campus entities free of charge."

CLEAR

CLEAR offers courses especially for Faculty Members. Please check out CLEAR's training and event calendar at http://clear.unt.edu/calendar for the latest information regarding Blackboard, CLEAR's initiatives, and on campus instructional events. Further information can be found here. CLEAR training includes:

Blackboard

Turnitin

Turning Point

Assessment

Teaching Effectiveness

Respondus

FREE Online Learning Consortium Workshops

The University of North Texas is a premium member of the Online Learning Consortium (formerly the Sloan Consortium) College Pass. To request FREE ENROLLMENT in an Online Learning Consortium workshop, please contact Amber Bryant with the name and date of the workshop selected. Please click on the link below to see the available 2015 workshops.

Ed2go

Ed2go are courses that are offered, for a fee, to UNT faculty, staff and students as well as the general public. According to the CALL website:

CALL has partnered up to provide online learning on a variety of topics. From standardized test preparation to database programming to training for libraries and their staff, there’s a variety of areas from which to choose in online learning.

The online minicourses, provided in conjunction with Ed2go, are standardized 12-lesson modules released over a six week period. (Courses are active for eight weeks to provide some flexibility). Each module features a quiz. Lessons are instructor-led and course participants and instructor communicate through a course discussion board. Lessons can be downloaded and saved. At the end of the course there is a final quiz. A passing grade opens a window that allows students to print out a course completion certificate.

Most courses are $89, and UNT faculty, staff and students may receive a $10 discount.

Info~Tech, UNT's IT Research Partner

Info~Tech is UNT's IT research partner. UNT System, UNT, UNT Health Science Center and UNT Dallas employees have access to Info~Tech research at: www.infotech.unt.edu (click on the UNT System name to login). Your standard EUID and Password gains you access to the Info~Tech system. Please take a moment to read their terms and conditions by clicking through the agreement when you set up your profile the first time you log in.

State of Texas Department of Information Resources

Another possible source of training for staff and, perhaps, faculty members is the Texas Department of Information Resources. Search their website for the specific training you are interested in.

New Horizons Computer Learning Centers

New Horizins is a DIR vendor, which means that state agencies, like UNT, get special pricing for their services negotiated at the State level (click here for more information about DIR vendors). New Horizons offers courses at their own facilities in Dallas and Fort Worth, but will arrange for onsite training as well. They have a "Tips and Tricks" page that has helpful information. You can also join their mailing list to receive their monthly newsletter, event invitations and specials.

EDUCAUSE Live! Webinars

EDUCAUSE Live! is a series of free, hour-long interactive webinars on critical information technology topics in higher education. You can register for upcoming webinars and you can find recordings of all past webinars in the EDUCAUSE Live!archives.